Air Cleaner Service; Fuel Filter Service; Spark Plug Service - Francepower KTH600 Manuel Du Propriétaire

Air Cleaner Service

Clean the element daily of operation.
WARNING
Gasoline and low-flash point solvents can be flammable
and/or explosive and cause severe burns.
Clean the element in a well-ventilated area, and take
care that there is no spark or flame anywhere near the
working areas. Do not use gasoline or low-flash point
solvents to clean the element.
NOTICE
Do not use petroleum solvent to clean element.
Do not oil the element.
Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry the element.
NOTICE
To prevent excessive engine wear, do not run the engine
with the air cleaner removed.
KTH600,750 · KTH600E
B
A
KTHS750
B
A
A. Air Cleaner Cap
B. Element
NOTICE
Improper element cleaning can result in engine damage.
Do not use compressed air to clean or dry element.
Always clean element with an approved high flash point
solvent only. Never use gasoline.
Do not operate engine with air cleaner parts removed.
NOTE
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Operating in dusty condition may require more frequent
maintenance than above.
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Remove the air cleaner cap
from the air cleaner case by
removing the air cleaner cap
screw.
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Remove the element from the
air cleaner case.
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Wash the element in
detergent and water, and dry it
thoroughly.
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Reinstall the element in the
air cleaner case and reinstall
the air cleaner, and tighten the
screw.

Fuel Filter Service

Clean the fuel filter element every 20 hours of operation.
WARNING
Many solvents are highly flammable and may cause
serious burns.
Improper use of solvents can result in fire or an
explosion. Do not use gasoline or low flash-point
solvents to clean the fuel filter. Clean only in a well-
ventilated area away from sources of sparks or flame,
including any appliances with a pilot light.
A
A. Fuel Filter
NOTE
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If a fuel still does not flow well after the cleaning, replace the
fuel filter with new one.

Spark Plug Service

Clean or replace spark plug and reset gap every 50 hours of
operation.
WARNING
Engines can become extremely hot during normal
operation. Hot engine components can cause severe
burns. Stop the engine and allow it to cool before
checking spark plugs.
B
A
A. Spark Plug Gap
B. Electrodes
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Check the spark plug gap and reset it if necessary. The gap
must be between 0.6 and 0.7 mm. To change the gap, bend
only side-electrode, using a spark plug tool.
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Install and tighten the spark plug to 14 N·m (1.4 kgf·m).
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Fit the spark plug cap on the spark plug securely.
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Pull up the spark plug cap lightly to make sure of the
installation of the spark plug cap.
Recommended spark plug: NGK BPMR8Y
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Pull the fuel filter out from the
fuel tank.
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Clean the fuel filter assembly
in a bath of high flash-point
solvent.
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Dry the fuel filter assembly
before installing.
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Take the spark plug cap with
fingers, and pull it up.
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Remove the spark plug by
using a suitable plug wrench.
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Clean the electrodes by
scraping or with a wire brush
to remove carbon deposits and
wetness.
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Inspect for cracked porcelain
or other wear and damage.
Replace the spark plug with a
new one if necessary.
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